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Recording a Deed or Document in Adair County, IA
Adair County (population 7,496) records real-property documents through the Adair County Recorder (Kelly Mitchell). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Adair County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adair County Recorder (Kelly Mitchell)
- Recording fee
- $7.00 (statewide Iowa Code 331.604/331.605 fee schedule) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's transfer fee) for conveyance documents; $5.00 certification fee if required; $10 penalty per noncompliant/non-conforming document)
- Mailing address
- 400 Public Sq, Ste 6, Greenfield, IA 50849
- Phone
- (641) 743-2411
- Checks payable to
- Adair County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; statewide Iowa Code §331.606B formatting standard requires first page to have a 3-inch top margin reserved for the recorder's use
Can you e-record in Adair County?
Yes. Adair County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Adair County, Iowa
- Prepare the document so it meets Adair County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Adair County Recorder (Kelly Mitchell) at 400 Public Sq, Ste 6, Greenfield, IA 50849.
- Pay the recording fee ($7.00 (statewide Iowa Code 331.604/331.605 fee schedule) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's transfer fee) for conveyance documents; $5.00 certification fee if required; $10 penalty per noncompliant/non-conforming document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Adair County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Adair County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Adair County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adair County?
The Adair County Recorder (Kelly Mitchell) charges $7.00 (statewide Iowa Code 331.604/331.605 fee schedule) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block transferred (auditor's transfer fee) for conveyance documents; $5.00 certification fee if required; $10 penalty per noncompliant/non-conforming document), with checks payable to Adair County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adair County?
Yes. Adair County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Adair County?
Mail recordings to Adair County Recorder (Kelly Mitchell): 400 Public Sq, Ste 6, Greenfield, IA 50849 ((641) 743-2411).
How can Jurably help with recording in Adair County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Adair County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Adair County recorder in person.
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